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Cinema Sessions

Cinema Sessions

Written by: Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Ayres-Tuttle
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Welcome to Cinema Sessions! This is a podcast where film fanatics, who happen to also be therapists, geek about their favorite films, sharing therapeutic insights, character deep dives, and a healthy portion of non-clinical nonsense! Cinema Sessions is the podcast intersection between movies and mental health. New episodes are released every other Tuesday!

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Episodes
  • Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?

    Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?
    Sep 2 2025

    On this episode, licensed therapists Rick Guttersohn, LMSW and Kailah Tuttle, LPC explore the 2013 movie 'Her' featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson.

    Can AI meet our emotional needs? Is it an effective way to provide companionship, romance, and even therapy?

    There is value in this episode even of you’ve never watched the movie!

    Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle

    Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Superman (2025): Super Powered Beliefs, Therapeutic Choices, and Is Kindness is the Real Punk Rock?

    Superman (2025): Super Powered Beliefs, Therapeutic Choices, and Is Kindness is the Real Punk Rock?
    Aug 15 2025

    On this episode, Licensed therapist Rick Guttersohn gets geeky and dives into the mental health themes of the 2025 movie, Superman directed by James Gunn. There is plenty of movie talk mixed in with examining the therapeutic themes of belief, hope, optimism, and of course, kindness as the REAL punk rock!

    Find video content from this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/@rickguttersohn

    Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle

    Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod
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    49 mins
  • Inside Out 2: Navigating Anxiety, Envy, Restoring Joy, and Other Chaotic Emotions!

    Inside Out 2: Navigating Anxiety, Envy, Restoring Joy, and Other Chaotic Emotions!
    Aug 20 2024

    On this episode, Rick and Kailah return to talk about a movie tailor made for therapy discussions: Inside Out 2! They talk about the incredible success of the movie before diving into the therapeutic themes of Anxiety, Envy, and Restoring Joy. And make sure to listen to the end for a bonus 3 minute episode where Rick asks his son about his favorite characters from the movie!

    Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle

    Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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